I do have a problem with my current dining chairs – attractive as they are, I find that I can’t lift them easily. The room
On a cold and wintery morning, looking out over the bedraggled garden, it is very hard to summons the energy or enthusiasm for planning the
I was chatting with colleagues the other day about how our way of doing all domestic tasks has changed – although we don’t necessarily see
We all need inspiration to give our homes the sort of oomph needed to get neighbours and friends to want to come around often. I
There is a world of difference between decorating our homes when we can also have all new furnishings. The sheer cost and effort involved in
I remember from many years ago an incident when my parents were invited to a wedding. It was back in the day when children were
For a few seasons it was quite the ashion to have completely mismatched chairs around the dining room. Every tea room and cafe went in
When you travel around the world, you see all kinds of styles of furniture and decor. It is tempting to try and replicate this when
I was house sitting recently for a younger couple. I suppose I’m basing my ideas on how my family schemes changed in tandem with Dad’s
I was round at a pal’s recently – we were admiring the newest grandchild, out in their conservatory. I did think when invited to sit